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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.72, 10,044.64 and 3,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.72, 10,044.64 and 3,966.72 is: 5,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.72 : 10,044.64 = 3,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.72/10,044.64 = 3,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.72x = 10,044.64 × 3,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.72x = 39,844,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,274.38/7,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.08

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